Amir Johnson | Center/Forward | #5

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Amir Johnson didn't do much through 31 minutes as a starter on Sunday, finishing with just four points, five boards, three assists, one steal, one block and one turnover.

Johnson has started the past two games sans Joel Embiid (orbital fracture), but he hasn't done much to warrant attention in fantasy hoops, posting meager averages of 2.0 points, 8.0 boards, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steal, 1.0 block and 1.0 turnover on 20.0% shooting. He could start the rest of the way, but he's not worth owning in most leagues. Apr 1 - 4:08 PM

Amir Johnson did not score in a start against the Hawks on Friday night, adding 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in 17 minutes.

This pretty much sums him up with Amir not even taking a shot. He's not going to be asked to score, he'll defend centers, and he'll be out there grabbing boards. Leave Johnson on the wire unless you're hunting boards or maybe blocks. Mar 30 - 10:35 PM

Amir Johnson (illness) will start at center in place of Joel Embiid (face) Friday night vs. the Hawks.

WIth Embiid sidelined 2-4 weeks, Johnson was expected to be named the starter. Johnson has started ten games previously this season and is averaging 7.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 19.5 minutes over those ten contests. Despite coming off the bench behind Johnson, Richaun Holmes is the more attractive fantasy add. Holmes had 15 points and seven assists in 22 minutes on Wednesday. Mar 30 - 12:18 PM

Depth Charts

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (knee) is listed as out for Game 1 Saturday vs. the Heat.

Luwawu-Cabarrot has been sidelined for over a month due to knee tendinitis. Even when healthy, he will not be a part of the Sixers postseason rotation due to the presence of Marco Belinelli and Markelle Fultz.

Robert Covington underwent successful surgery to repair the extensor tendon in his left middle finger.

He suffered the injury back on Dec. 28, so Covington has been dealing with this for several months. This was a minor procedure and Covington will be re-evaluated in three weeks to determine if he can resume basketball activities. Covington was a letdown in the Boston series, but he'll be a key piece of the puzzle for the 76ers in 2018-19 for his perimeter defense and floor spacing.